On 1 February 2024, at around 4 p.m., Kyoto Animation's President Hatta Hideaki, representing the committee of the bereaved families, submitted a proposal to the mayor of Uji City, asking to place a monument at a public park in Uji City. There was an arson attack on 18 July 2019 at Kyoto Animation 1st Studio, and this monument will be ready by the fifth anniversary of the fire, 18 July 2024. The proposed location of this monument is at a public park in the city so that it can be visited by anyone.
Designed by employees of Kyoto Animation, this monument will include 36 birds (representing the 36 victims) soaring to the future. It will be made by the committee of the bereaved families and donated to the city. President Hatta stated that, after the fire, the company received many heartwarming messages and donations from all over the world, and they hope to express their gratitude. It is also hoped that when people visit Uji City, they will see the monument and remembered that such a tragic event had taken place.
Source: Screenshot of MBS News clip from here
Source: NHK article from here
Meanwhile, another monument will be established at the site of the former Kyoto Animation 1st Studio in memory of the victims. This will be for the families of the victims and other affiliates of Kyoto Animation as it will be located on private land.
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